Lean Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Armstrong group; Macon (GA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Vacation and sick leave

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Armstrong World Industries seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a team of ~20 in a dynamic manufacturing setting. You will train staff, drive safety, and ensure production goals are achieved with quality yield and throughput. You will participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and collaborate with maintenance and engineering for reliable equipment.

The role offers growth opportunities, cross-functional exposure, and a focus on continuous improvement in a busy plant environment.

Qualifications

• Recent work experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and execute tasks.
• Proven ability to implement change in manufacturing and/or maintenance systems.
• Basic computer proficiency with email and MS Office.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Incident investigation skills (Root Cause Failure Analysis or 5 Why).
• Ability to work different shifts.
• 3+ years of supervision in manufacturing (stand-out).
• Bachelor's degree in business/technical or related field (stand-out).
• Experience with unionized workforce (stand-out).
• Process improvement methodologies (stand-out).

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, hires, and trains a production crew of about 20 employees.
• Promotes and ensures a safe work environment, including training the crew and adhering to policies.
• Ensures production goals are met or exceeded, including yield, throughput, and quality.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other techniques.
• Meets objectives for Plant Reliability measures (% uptime, % line rate, % scrap rate).
• Ensures equipment maintenance and optimization, providing training and troubleshooting.
• Prepares daily production schedules and ensures schedule adherence.
• Works with maintenance and engineering to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

Skills

Fast-paced manufacturing

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Change management

Computer proficiency

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

Shift flexibility

Lean basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in business/technical or related field

Job description

Armstrong World Industries seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a team of ~20 in a dynamic manufacturing setting. You will train staff, drive safety, and ensure production goals are achieved with quality yield and throughput. You will participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and collaborate with maintenance and engineering for reliable equipment.

The role offers growth opportunities, cross-functional exposure, and a focus on continuous improvement in a busy plant environment.